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This was the key operation in Joffre's great offensive.
1915 2001
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Brusilov (appointed to the command of the Russian southern front, April 4) had planned the offensive for June 15, to coincide with Joffre's great offensive on the Somme.
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Once again, also the French were too impetuous, as they have always been, and as they still are, in spite of Gen. Joffre's severe rebuke.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Various
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In fact, we discovered that during "Joffre's offensive" days of repose mean drill, drill, and more drill, and when the men are not drilling many of them are guarding prisoners.
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Various
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Second Corps and cavalry division at a point close to the position and explained the general situation of the Allies, and what I understood to be Gen. Joffre's plan.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Various
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Joffre's vaunted plan that had inspired us through the dolorous startled days of retirement was, it appeared, a fact, and not one of those bright fancies that the Staff invents for our tactical delectation.
Adventures of a Despatch Rider William Henry Lowe Watson
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He gives a reasoned criticism, which has to the layman a plausible air, to the effect that the relative failure of Joffre's great combined Champagne-Flanders offensive of 1915 was due to the overcrowding of the attacking armies.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-18 Various
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General Joffre's approval, the use of alcoholic drinks in the district under his command; the general movement to restrict the sale of intoxicants is growing; the municipal authorities of Paris are preparing
New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 Various
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What sort of resistance could such men oppose to Joffre's soldiers?
Fighting France St��phane Lauzanne
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General Joffre's staff, I was allowed along a great section of the fighting line, into the trenches under fire, and also received scientific detailed information regarding this least known of European forces.
New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 Various
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